Healthcare is poised to become the largest application area for artificial intelligence (AI) as advances in generative AI make expert medical knowledge more accessible to patients and healthcare professionals, according to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI. He noted that healthcare has already emerged as
Researchers in South Korea have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered mobile application designed to support clinicians in making faster and more accurate decisions in pediatric emergency departments, potentially improving outcomes for critically ill children before laboratory and imaging results become available. The application is powered
India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved another significant milestone, with the digital health ecosystem surpassing 104 crore linked health records and 93 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, reinforcing the country's position as one of the world's largest digital public health platforms. The
Researchers have identified 74 genetic regions associated with anxiety, including 39 previously undiscovered DNA variants, in what is being described as the largest genome wide association study (GWAS) ever conducted on the condition. The findings could significantly improve the understanding of anxiety disorders and accelerate
The Goa government has announced plans to generate hundreds of employment opportunities in the healthcare sector over the next six months, driven by the expansion of medical infrastructure, commissioning of new healthcare facilities and modernization of existing government hospitals across the state. State Health Minister Vishwajit
Families of women affected by the Kota Medical College maternal health tragedy have appealed to the Rajasthan government for urgent financial assistance and access to advanced medical treatment after several mothers developed acute kidney failure following childbirth. The incident, allegedly linked to the administration of
Drinking coffee regularly may significantly reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver related deaths, according to a new study that adds to the growing body of evidence supporting coffee's potential role in liver health. Researchers found that individuals consuming up to
The patient developed a large tear in the lower food pipe following forceful vomiting. A multidisciplinary team at Gleneagles Hospital successfully treated her through advanced endoscopic vacuum therapy and autologous fat grafting, avoiding the need for major surgery Mumbai: A team led by Dr. Shankar Zanwar, Senior
Doctors successfully remove the foreign body from the toddler’s tiny airway with exceptional precision, preventing serious damage to the lungs and airway Doctors at Fortis Hospital Yeshwanthpur successfully saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered nearly two weeks of severe respiratory distress after a
With one in every nine Indians estimated to face the risk of developing cancer during their lifetime, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee has invited suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen access to affordable cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative comes amid rising cancer cases in
